he Bichon Frise Puppy Cut: Why Shorter Can Be Better
The fluffy white appearance of the Bichon Frise often gets them mistaken for a Maltese Terrier. But these sweet little dogs are much more mild tempered than the Maltese, and are preferred amongst families with children. Many Bichon Frise owners also choose to show their dogs in competitions and dog shows. These shows have relatively strict requirements about the way each Bichon Frise is groomed, and almost always require that they be full, or show, cut.
There are two basic cuts that you will find in the Bichon Frise breed - the show cut, and the Bichon Frise puppy cut. Most owners who have no intention of showing their dogs prefer the Bichon Frise puppy cut, as it is much shorter and easier to maintain. Giving your dog a puppy cut may be the perfect solution for you if you don’t plan on entering your dog into any competitions.
Even if your dog has a Bichon Frise puppy cut, he will still require daily maintenance and weekly baths to keep his fur free from dirt and mats. It is important to remember to comb your dog out completely before bathing so that the mats do not become a permanent part of your dogs coat, otherwise you may have to shave your dog completely to allow the fur to grow back normally.
Giving your dog a Bichon Frise puppy cut is a fairly simple process. You should watch a professional groomer give your dog his first haircut, simply so that you can see how it is done. After that, you will need to trim your dog’s coat once every six to eight weeks or so in order to keep it the right length. Your local dog groomer can show you exactly which tools you will need to keep your dog’s Bichon Frise puppy cut in good shape.
Even if your dog has a Bichon Frise puppy cut he will still require daily brushing and combing to keep the fur from matting. You should also give your dog a bath once a week to keep the fur clean of any irritants. It is important to remember to comb the fur thoroughly before bathing, as wet mats in the fur become impossible to remove; and a dog with impossible mats will have to be completely shaved to correct the problem.
The Bichon Frise is once of the most energetic little dogs that a family can have, so keeping your dog’s coat cut in a Bichon Frise puppy cut can also contribute to a much more pleasant experience for your dog when he or she plays.
It is also important to remember to keep the fur around their eyes trimmed on a regular basis, and to pull the hair from their ears each time you brush their fur.
But if you have no plans to enter your dog into any shows or competitions, then the Bichon Frise puppy cut is certainly the better (and easier) way to go.
